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Johnson takes plunge on Ukraine aid in face of ouster threat

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is taking the plunge on a massive package of foreign aid that’s cleaved his conference and threatened his gavel, brushing off his detractors in a go-for-broke effort to help beleaguered allies overseas. Johnson has won early Democratic support for his multipronged strategy to provide military assistance to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan,...

People with disabilities sue in Wisconsin over lack of electronic absentee ballots

A WI lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges that failure to provide voters with disabilities the option to cast their ballots electronically in the upcoming primary and presidential election is discriminatory.

Blue state Dem in hot water for racial slur sets new record in Senate primary

Democratic Rep. David Trone is the largest self-funded candidate of a Senate primary race after contributing $18.5 million to his Maryland Senate campaign.

2 Kennedy children endorse opponent of progressive Los Angeles DA, cite parole hearing for RFK’s killer

Two adult children of Robert F. Kennedy said they will endorse Independent Nathan Hochman for Los Angeles County District Attorney, the opponent of progressive incumbent George Gascón.

Former GOP congressman crashes into Florida highway patrol vehicle in alleged road rage incident: report

Former U.S. Congressman Madison Cawthorn was allegedly involved in a car accident with a Florida state trooper on Monday, April 15, 2024, according to a witness who identified him.

Trump says criminal trial is having a ‘reverse effect,’ as he campaigns at New York bodega, vows to save city

Former President Trump said the criminal trial is having a “reverse effect," during a campaign visit Tuesday evening to an Upper Manhattan bodega, while vowing to “straighten out New York" by working with the Democrat mayor and governor if elected to another term in the White House.

Minnesota Dems disavow endorsement of candidate accused of stalking opponent

Minnesota Democrats have disavowed a local party chapter's backing of Judd Hoff, a state House candidate with a violent criminal history.

African migrants swarm NYC’s City Hall for hearing on ‘experiences of Black immigrants’

A hearing at NYC's City Hall drew a crowd of more than 1,000 people Tuesday morning, including some who reportedly thought they would be getting work visas or green cards.

Draft report says Missouri’s House speaker stymied ethics investigation into his spending

An ethics panel in Missouri is at an impasse over alleged misconduct by Republican House Speaker Dean Plocher, who reportedly used his office to interfere with an investigation into his actions.

‘Definition of insanity’: Frustrated House Republicans blast GOP rebels’ threat to oust Johnson

House Republicans are distancing themselves from the effort by two GOP lawmakers to oust Speaker Mike Johnson.

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